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Grating lemon zest

Grating lemon zest

Add citrus zing to cakes, biscuits and soufflés with Mary Berry.

-Remove the zest from the lemon using a grater, make sure you remove the bright yellow zest and none of the white pith, which is bitter.

Recipes using this technique

Cakes and baking

Skill level

Easy

Equipment you will need for this technique

  • grater

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